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Renewable Energy Generation
Neale Richmond 29 Sep 2026
electricity and gas markets, including in the context of the CEG, is solely a matter for the CRU. Regarding the development of tariffs under the CEG arrangements, the CRU is of the view that the competitive approach whereby suppliers set their own competitive export tariffs has functioned well … communities, farmers or others wish to pursue an export-only project, the small-scale renewable electricity support scheme provides a fixed 15-year tariff for the development of smaller scale solar and wind energy projects up to 6 MW. This tariff is set by the Minister. However, such
Renewable Energy Generation
Neale Richmond 29 Sep 2026
wholesale market value of the electricity. Applicants can receive both the NDMG and the CEG on an ongoing basis. The flat-rate CEG tariffs on offer from suppliers have generally ranged from circa 16 cent per kilowatt hour to 25 cent per kilowatt hour. Responsibility for the regulation … Exports. It confirmed in that paper that it is of the view that the competitive approach whereby suppliers set their own competitive export tariffs has functioned well and will continue. I am aware, as is the Minister, that there has been some concern that tariffs may diminish
Renewable Energy Generation
Marian Harkin 22 Sep 2026
customers receive for the electricity they export to the grid; and that suppliers will have clear information on their websites about their export tariffs. In relation to the development of tariffs under the interim CEG arrangements, the CRU set out in its decision paper of June 2024 that … view that the competitive approach, whereby suppliers set their own competitive export tariffs, has functioned well and will continue
Renewable Energy Generation
Roderic O'Gorman 22 Sep 2026
when the policy framework is clear and fair. Many people have pointed out their concerns at the pace at which their feed-in tariff is diminishing at exactly the time that the retail cost of electricity is actually skyrocketing. This raises questions of fairness and undermines people … confidence in the system. I think they may look at the ever-widening gap between the feed-in tariff paid for exports and the unit cost of electricity for households, and, again, that raises those questions of fairness. What we need now is a discussion about strengthening
Fuel, Energy and Carbon Tax Relief: Motion [Private Members]
Paul Nicholas Gogarty 23 Sep 2026
chargers, which is great, but residents are paying a commercial rate to big business. They are not being charged at the domestic tariff. I am lucky enough to live in a house that was built in the 1960s. I have a driveway and can charge my EV using … because that is against planning law. Technology exists in Portugal that allows people to key in a code and pay a domestic-type tariff for their EVs. If we had that type of technology, we would accelerate the move towards electric vehicles that can be powered more
Renewable Energy Generation
Marian Harkin 22 Sep 2026
markets, including with regard to the clean export guarantee, is solely a matter for the CRU. In relation to the development of tariffs under the CEG arrangements, the CRU is of the view that the competitive approach, whereby suppliers set their own competitive export tariffs, has functioned well
Energy Policy: Motion [Private Members]
Charlie McConalogue 17 Sep 2026
forthcoming winter. Some of the key measures that remained in place over recent years included a disconnection moratorium, reduced debt repayments and discounted tariffs for customers on financial hardship meters. The CRU will publish measures in the coming weeks, ahead of this winter. Anyone who is struggling with … seek connection to the electricity system that addresses security-of-supply risks and system constraints and promotes renewable energy targets. Electricity network tariffs are set every year by the CRU to recover the cost of developing, operating and maintaining the electricity grid. They fund a grid that
Business Supports
George Lawlor 22 Sep 2026
geopolitical tensions that have been built up through the actions of President Trump in particular, be it through war or through his tariffs that have threatened the whole global economy, that we need to ensure our indigenous industry grows and develops. We need a national competitive package
Renewable Energy Generation
Roderic O'Gorman 22 Sep 2026
reduces demand for fossil fuel generation, contributes to energy security and supports our climate targets. I believe the existence of the feed-in tariff acts as a real incentive to people looking to install solar. It gives greater security to people making an upfront payment on panels that
Questions on Policy or Legislation
Paul Nicholas Gogarty 17 Sep 2026
infrastructure in place already, in places like Clonburris and Adamstown. They are areas with no electric vehicle charging infrastructure for a domestic tariff and inadequate parking, where people are fighting in Kilcarbery, Seven Mills, Adamstown and Citywest for spaces. The Government is saying this is to encourage
Energy Policy: Motion [Private Members]
Darragh O'Brien 17 Sep 2026
responsible for electricity connection policy and the economic regulation of the electricity system operators ESB Networks and EirGrid; — Electricity Network Tariffs Structure Review, are set every year by the CRU to recover the costs of developing, operating, and maintaining the electricity grid, they fund a grid that
Energy Policy: Motion [Private Members]
Darragh O'Brien 17 Sep 2026
number of increases. Electric Ireland did not increase its prices and has indicated that it will not be seeking an increase in tariffs over the coming months. I do not recall ever laughing at Deputy Coppinger in the Chamber. That is not something I would do. Her recollection
Energy Policy: Motion [Private Members]
Barry Heneghan 17 Sep 2026
about solar farms or wind farms waiting months for a connection. The CRU needs to examine this. It also needs to examine the tariffs so that they reflect the value of exported electricity and where customers can benefit from choosing their input and export providers separately like

In parliamentary questions

Réada Cronin Written
30 Sep 2026 · to Climate
Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment what role the Commission for Regulation of Utilities will have in regulating tariffs charged by district heating operators under the Heat (Networks and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69332/26
David Cullinane Written
23 Sep 2026 · to Health
period 1 January to 31 August in 2025 and 2026; the number of paid parking spaces; the applicable hourly, daily and weekly tariffs; the number and value of exemptions, reductions or validations; the amount retained by the hospital and by any private operator or contractor; and the expenditure
22 Sep 2026 · to Enterprise
years 2021 to 2025, in tabular form; his Department's assessment of the implications for Irish manufacturing sites of pricing and tariff agreements between the United States administration and pharmaceutical companies. [66805/26
Pa Daly Written
16 Sep 2026 · to Climate
Daly asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment in relation to small-scale renewable electricity generation (SRESS), to report on the tariff review; when it will be complete; if he is satisfied with the rate of community projects that are becoming energised; the measures
Eamon Scanlon Written
7 Sep 2026 · to Foreign
application of 50% duties on steel imports from the UK (details supplied); the assessment made of the effect of quota reductions and tariff uncertainty on business competitiveness; if the Government has raised concerns with the European Commission regarding firms importing steel of EU origin via UK suppliers
Pa Daly Written
7 Sep 2026 · to Climate
which his Department plans to protect EV and heat pump users from the sudden removal of dedicated time-of-use tariffs by suppliers. [61008/26

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